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Enter your airline, airport, startup or company for the FTE EMEA Innovate Awards by 19 April! ✈ 🌟 The FTE EMEA Innovate Awards will once again be at the epicentre of the upcoming FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events, co-located in Dublin on 11-13 June, and will celebrate the best air transport industry innovations from across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Industry stakeholders will pitch on-stage in an effort to impress our judges (Kevin Kleist, Linda Schucroft, CPA, CA and Rohit Talwar) and audience, whose all-important votes will decide who wins. Whether you’re an airline, airport, established vendor or startup, we want to hear from you. The three categories are: 🏆 Best New CX Concept (open to vendors and startups only) 🏆 Most Innovative Airline Initiative (open to airlines only) 🏆 Most Innovative Airport Initiative (open to airports only) Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the region’s largest and most respected innovation competition. View the full criteria and enter here: https://lnkd.in/eYdQNS8R

ShippingToGo's Quest for Shipping Excellence at the Tel Aviv Sparks Innovation Summit! In a world where shipping can be a daunting task, ShippingToGo emerged as the hero at the Tel Aviv Sparks Innovation Summit. Our mission? To simplify shipping and make it an adventure for all. Armed with our exclusive ShippingToGo passports, attendees embarked on a journey like no other. The passports, complete with QR codes, opened doors to a realm of shipping possibilities and a special discount code for the summit. But what's an adventure without a little excitement and discovery? Our one-of-a-kind "Explore the World" booklets held the answers, revealing shipping secrets and tips that left attendees amazed and inspired. From the mind-boggling fact that over 20 million packages are shipped daily in the US to the importance of proper labeling for food items, our booklets were a treasure trove of knowledge. The quest continued with our mysterious jars, one posing "Your Shipping Challenge" and the other showcasing "Destinations Around the World." Attendees were thrilled to test their shipping prowess and explore the global reach of ShippingToGo. The ultimate reward? The chance to create a real shipment through our website, right there at the summit. Witnessing their shipping dreams come true was an unforgettable experience for all. At ShippingToGo, we believe that shipping should be an adventure, not a chore. Join us on this quest for shipping excellence and let's conquer the world of logistics together! Tel Aviv Global #TelAvivTech #SPARKS2024 #StartupCity #Innovation #shippingToGo

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 What a week it’s been so far! Excited to share that Trapi has been shortlisted to pitch at the Hangar 51 (IAG’s innovation vertical) event this Friday, July 5th, in front of a committee of IAG airline executives. This opportunity enables us to showcase how Trapi can help IAG airlines scale their direct connection (NDC) APIs efficiently. Currently, integrating each customer requires significant time, resources, and capital on both airline and customer side, sometimes up to 6 figures in cost and 6+ months commitment! As we’re seeing more APIs being rolled out in travel & hospitality (over 2,000 of them today!), the fragmentation is real! At Trapi we’re looking to lower the barriers of entry when it comes to integrating with travel & hospitality APIs, so that we can see a true evolution in travel tech, and enable travellers to truly see all the content, regardless of what API or tech it’s coming from! We’ve still got a long way to go, but these are the small steps that gives us hope for the future of travel tech. Fingers crossed for a successful pitch! 🤞 #innovation #traveltech #NDC #APIs #Hangar51 #IAG #Trapi #startup #technology #integration #aviation #futureoftravel

Over the past few months, one of the startups we've been incubating at DQventures is Juurnee.com ✈️ It's a global marketplace connecting people who need help on a flight (eg. a solo parent flying with young children, elderly / injured / disabled passengers, etc) with travellers wanting free or heavily subsidized flights. Yesterday, it got featured on prime time Australian news (they sent a TV crew to Sydney airport to interview one of our first Juurnees) - landing over 6000 new Australian traveller signups and 42 new Juurnee requests within the last 24 hours! They uploaded the feature onto YouTube too after it aired on TV, and I was pretty shocked that we got such a great video asset with nationwide distribution from normal PR outreach - it genuinely wasn't "pay to play" 🥳🔥 We already started generating revenue a few weeks back when we launched our first paid traffic campaign to test out what CAC we'd be looking at for the various customer segments, but it's fun to witness the impact that a major TV news feature can have on traffic and conversions! I've worked on projects before where we landed landed major web based PR features (Techcrunch etc) but never prime time TV, so this is a first for me. For a bit of context - Rachel came to us last year to help her validate and launch this business idea after personally being affecting by the problem herself (she ended up in an impossible scenario where she had to take a long haul flight alone with her 3 children, age 4, 2 and 4 months old). At DQ, we mostly work on B2B ideas but we love working with founders who want to solve their own problems ❤️ We went through our usual validation process, and used no-code tools to get it live ASAP (Rachel will get a typical marketplace built out later once we've passed validation and she's raised funding, but for phase 1 we were able to get our first paying customers quickly with with a combo of Fillout's branching and conditional logic forms, Zapier and Intuit Mailchimp). We kept things very lean with the MVP as our philosophy at DQ is always to prioritize "get paying customers" over "build out a product" during our validation stage - there's literally zero point spending a ton of time/resources building something we have no proof anybody wants! You'd probably be surprised how far you can get with a very simple MVP, focusing primarily on distribution. Here’s the link to the video if you want to check it out: https://lnkd.in/gpN9_9ZG

What a rollercoaster year 2023! Combining shrinking the team 😥 but also reaching great milestones 😀 : 1. Revenues went up 192%, with Acc Mgt revenues up 317%, with 0 churn 2. Pipe increased 600% thanks to customer meetings up 166% and focus on bigger central customers 3. Successful diversification from Malls only in 2022 to Museums, Municipalities and a comeback into Hospitality. We are now working with 9 of Sweden's 10 biggest shopping mall owners. Partnership started with Svenska Möten the leading Hotel association for 142 independent high-quality Spa and Conference hotels. 4. Participation in the excellent OpenWorld Accelerator by Expedia Group allowing us to restart our push into Hospitality with some promising contacts to be turned into contracts we hope in 2024. 5. Partnership with Funnys Äventyr indoor "fairy tale" playground through a grant from Boverket to develop an Experience and Navigation App for children with disabilities 6. Promising participation in CheckIN Portugal accelerator (Dec 2023- March 2024) to launch our services in Portugal with 5 pilot partners. Thanks to Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute 7. P&L Loss down 75% vs 2022, getting us closer to our 2024 target of + cashflow Thanks to our customers and shareholders for believing in us and supporting us in 2023. 2024 will be the year of internationalisation and positive cash flow-based growth. The Handiscover Accessibility team wishes you all a great 2024 #tech #startups #disabilityinclusion

Join us at the Step Conference! 🚀 Visit the Venture Data booth to discuss the latest in data-driven innovation. Excited to meet you there! #StepConference #VentureData #Innovation

While these events can indeed deliver significant value, the return on investment largely depends on how well-prepared and strategic a startup is in leveraging the opportunities presented. Careful planning, targeted participation, and proactive engagement are key to maximizing the benefits of attending these top industry events in the leisure marine sector. Here's a breakdown of the key benefits these events offer and how well they typically deliver on them: Networking Opportunities Delivery: Effectiveness:These events generally excel in providing networking opportunities. With a concentration of industry leaders, potential clients, and partners, startups have ample chances to make valuable connections. Reality Check:The sheer size of these events can sometimes make it challenging to stand out. Startups may need to be proactive and strategic in their networking efforts. 2. Insight into Industry Trends Delivery: Effectiveness: The presence of industry experts, panel discussions, and seminars ensures that attendees receive up-to-date information on market trends, technological advancements, and industry challenges. Reality Check:Not all sessions may be relevant to every startup. It's crucial to select the right seminars and talks to attend, aligning them with your business goals. 3. Showcasing Innovations Delivery: Effectiveness: Events like METSTRADE and the Monaco Yacht Show are known for their high visibility, offering startups a platform to showcase their products to a global audience. Reality Check:The cost of exhibiting can be high, and competition is fierce. Ensuring a well-designed booth and a compelling presentation is key to attracting attention. 4. Media Attention Delivery: Effectiveness:Major events often attract significant media coverage, which can provide startups with valuable exposure. Reality Check:Media attention is usually focused on the most innovative or newsworthy exhibits. Startups need to craft compelling stories and press releases to capture media interest. 5. Learning and Development Delivery: Effectiveness: Workshops and seminars led by industry veterans provide valuable learning opportunities for startups. Reality Check:The quality and relevance of these sessions can vary. Pre-event research on speakers and topics can help maximize learning outcomes. Best Practices for Startups: 1. Preparation:Research attendees, schedule meetings in advance, and prepare a strong pitch. 2. Selective Participation:Focus on events most relevant to your business model and objectives. 3. Follow-Up: Post-event follow-up is crucial for converting connections into tangible business opportunities. 4. Leverage Social Media: Use event hashtags and live updates to enhance visibility and engagement during the event.

🌟 Reflecting on an Inspiring Journey at ATM 2024 🌟 On the 9th of May, our team had the privilege of attending the 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Under the theme of 'Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship', #ATM2024 was a vibrant showcase of global products and destinations, connecting us with a diverse mix of buyers and industry visionaries. What we experienced was nothing short of extraordinary: ✨ Unparalleled networking opportunities that promise to forge new partnerships. ✨ Insightful seminars and debates that painted a picture of tomorrow's travel landscape. ✨ Inspirational talks from world-class speakers who are reshaping our industry through innovation and leadership. Key Takeaways: 🔹 The Middle East continues to be a hotbed for tourism investment, with growth poised to surge in the coming years. 🔹 Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of travel transformation, driving new and exciting customer experiences. 🔹 Technology remains a key enabler, with travel tech set to redefine how we explore and engage with the world. #ATM #UAE #Entrepreneurship #Technology #Networking #Business #Accommodation #DubaiHotels #ExtendedStay

World tour! #Sydney #Danang and #Dubai which one is good?? Please watch it out my latest video about my #businesstrip to those cities in around the world! And try to learn what is more important to have #growthmindset #makemoney #investment and #risktaking for new #startups and #enterpreneurs Have a nice day!

Exciting News! ✨🤩 WelsGlobal The new and improved WELSGLOBAL.com is coming soon! Get ready for a sleek, user-friendly experience packed with fresh insights and all the tools you need to elevate your business. Stay tuned for the launch! 🚀 #WELSGLOBAL #WebsiteRevamp #ComingSoon #Dubai #DigitalMarketing #MarketingConsultancy